Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 7.m. to 7:30 p.m. About the Unit This 30-bed unit specializes in caring for stroke, post-neurosurgery, and post-orthopedic patients as well as patients with general medical issues. This unit emphasizes early mobility, pain control, and neuro-assessment and pain control. The RNs are NIH stroke scale certified and take care of patients of all ages. The patient-to-nurse ratio ranges from 4-5:1 on a day shift and 5-6:1 on night shift.